About the Community Board
The Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board holds regular meetings that you’re welcome to attend. Anyone can ask to speak to the Community Board about a local issue, activity or project.
The Community Board's main roles are to:
- Represent and act as an advocate for the interests of our community.
- Consider and report on all matters referred to us by the council, or any matter of interest to the board.
- Maintain an overview of services provided by the council within the community.
- Communicate with community organisations and special interest groups within the community
What's happening in the community
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Events
Local events
Sunday 11 May 2025 10:00 am
Monthly Dutch Market
Where: Netherlands Society Cultural Centre
637 Marshland Road
Ouruhia
Christchurch
For everyone – you don't have to be Dutch – who wants to try Dutch food, loves Dutch food, is curious about the Netherlands, wants to connect with Dutch people and practice your Dutch or find out why they are how they are.
Come on down and let’s celebrate all that’s Dutch.
Haring, erwten soup, famous 'LekkerDutch' poffertjes en now als fresh stroopwafels, oliebollen, Ogees Coffee Car, fresh homemade appeltaart met slagroom, cheese and handmade cards by Ria, rookworst, games, free books, Dutch events and memberships and passport information.
After the market, we offer Dutch lessons in a small group, any level and entry is koha.
We are delighted to welcome new members to our community, and you can join as an individual or a family. Just ask any member for more information.
We look forward to welcoming you at the next market, tot gauw.
Saturday 17 May 2025 01:00 pm
Jumble Sale at St Chad's
Head along on the 17th of May to the St Chad's Church Hall from 1:00 till 3:00pm.
Men's, women's and children's clothing, accessories, fabric, sewing and knitting patterns and bric a brac for sale.
Tea or Coffee and cake available for a gold coin koha.
Monday 19 May 2025
Yavu and Kapasa Workshops
Join Us This May for the Yavu & Kapasa Workshops!
Deepen your cultural understanding and strengthen your engagement with Pacific communities through these free, interactive workshops open to all.
🗓 19–21 May | 📍 Multicultural Recreation Community Centre, Christchurch
✔ Cultural foundations
✔ Respectful engagement tools
✔ Communication strategies
✔ Policy through a Pacific lens
Limited spaces — register now!
📧 Sina.Mulitalo@ccc.govt.nz
Friday 23 May 2025 10:30 am
Music Trials Linwood
A free, interactive performance with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra musicians, filled with singing, music, dancing, and storytelling - designed for tamariki and their whānau.
Check out more Music Trails events on our website
Videos
Watch our latest community board meeting video below. Browse our YouTube channel for more videos.
Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board 7 April 2025
WWTP Community Meeting
Learn the deep history behind some of our favorite facilities
Raranga te Rawhiti - Weaving the East
Collaborating with local community groups and encouraging active participation in decision-making
Meet your community board

Paul McMahon
Chairperson
Community Board member for the Linwood Ward
021 184 1072
Paul.McMahon@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154

Jackie Simons
Deputy Chairperson
Community Board member for the Linwood Ward
027 4732795
Jackie.Simons@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154

Tim Baker
Community Board member for the Burwood Ward
027 727 6111
tim.baker1@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154

Kelly Barber
Councillor for Burwood Ward
021 086 76195
kelly.barber@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154

Celeste Donovan
Councillor for Coastal Ward
021 289 9880
celeste.donovan@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch
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Alex Hewison
Community Board member for the Coastal Ward
027 277 9810
Alex.Hewison@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154

Yani Johanson
Councillor for Linwood Ward
021 799 321
yani.johanson@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154

Greg Mitchell
Community Board member for the Burwood Ward
027 302 3812
Greg.Mitchell@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154

Jo Zervos
Community Board member for the Coastal Ward
021 077 6604
Jo.Zervos@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154
Your local Community Governance Team
Chris Turner-Bullock | Manager Community Governance | 03 941 8233 | christopher.turner@ccc.govt.nz |
Cindy Sheppard | Community Board Advisor | 03 941 6547 | cindy.sheppard@ccc.govt.nz |
Emily Toase | Community Development Advisor | 03 941 5216 | emily.toase@ccc.govt.nz |
Sam Savage | Community Development Advisor | 03 941 6889 | sam.savage@ccc.govt.nz |
Rory Crawford | Community Development Advisor | 03 941 7069 | rory.crawford@ccc.govt.nz |
Jacqui Miller | Community Recreation Advisor | 03 941 5333 | jacqui.miller@ccc.govt.nz |
Tim Samson | Support Officer | 03 941 7988 | timothy.samson@ccc.govt.nz |